Entries by Chris

Grout Cleaning Tips

Your tile may be stunning and clean with a gentle mopping, but the true secret to clean, sparkling floor is clean grout. This can be especially apparent if you have a light colored grout with a matching light colored tile. Grout is unfortunately porous meaning it can absorb spills and stains. Here’s how to keep […]

Tile Care

Tile is a durable flooring option, but they still need to be taken care of properly, especially certain types. This means regular cleaning, more than just sweeping, for both the tile and grout. Ceramic and porcelain floor tiles require very little special care, while tiles such as slate, marble, granite, and limestone do require special care […]

Carpet Care

Carpet care is pretty simple: all you need is a good vacuum with a carpet setting and a few cleaning products! Follow these simple tips to keep your carpet looking its best: Always treat a spill immediately. The longer the spill sets, the harder it’ll be to remove it completely. Blot stains and remove solid […]

Hardwood Floor Care

Taking care of hardwood or laminate that looks like hardwood can be difficult, especially with the everyday movements of family and pets. Considering hardwoods can be an investment, it’s necessary to take care of them by cleaning them properly and routinely. Cleaning solid wood, engineered wood, or wood-like laminate floors is very similar, as long […]

Commercial Flooring

Commercial flooring calls for durable materials since all areas experience higher traffic. In these situations, it still depends, to an extent, on the vibe of the workplace. Tile comes in a variety of colors and is easy to clean, especially if your workplace has a kitchen or lunch room. If your office is more formal, […]

Hardwoods: Pre-Finished v. Unfinished

Hardwoods are a classic, timely addition to any space and there are a variety of shades, dimensions, and woods to use so they can fit any style. If you know you want hardwoods, but  don’t understand the difference between pre-finished and unfinished solid hardwood flooring, we have the answers for you: Pre-finished hardwood flooring will […]

New Flooring Trends

Flooring has really upped their game in the past few years and there are so many options available today to choose from.  Consider what we feel with be the 2019 top contenders. Waterproof flooring and it isn’t just tile anymore.  Your choices are enormous whether you choose waterproof vinyl, laminate or yes even carpet.  People […]

How Often Do You Replace Carpet?

This is a question that has a variety of answers and is dependent on many factors. For starters: -What is your lifestyle? -Do you have pets? -Do you have children? -What room in your house is carpeted? -What kind of carpet did you install? -Do you live in a wet climate prone to mold? Based […]

2019 Floor Trends

In the spirit of the new year, we’re detailing our predictions for the year to come based on emerging trends from last year. What style will you try this year? Lighter wood tones: Lighter wood floors to include grey hues will increase in popularity in the year ahead as they provide an airier feel to […]

Colored Floors

Most floors are neutral colors, regardless of the material. Your floors don’t have to take the back seat to the rest of your room, though. There are some ways for floors to have fun, make a statement, and connect the entire look and feel of the home. The easiest way is through color! Here are […]